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by gaz h
Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:28 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: 12v accessory socket
Replies: 12
Views: 4860

Re: 12v accessory socket

Looks like someone fitted an optimate type connector for charging batt under your seat. Gaz H how easy was the terminal connections on the Oddesy battery. I have just ordered one and was thinking of making two posts from bits of angle to bolt to the battery with a hole in to take the existing leads...
by gaz h
Mon Apr 28, 2008 3:19 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: enough on Spline Failures
Replies: 51
Views: 12095

Re: enough on Spline Failures

Rockster 2003 r1150r no probs here 11k miles
by gaz h
Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:28 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Hi all, is this a fault or is it normal
Replies: 12
Views: 4158

Re: Hi all, is this a fault or is it normal

I didn't like the sound at first but later i considered it to be funny. Sounds like the terminator hehe. As if the bike was taken from a SF movie lol Your right, although i could almost play a tune with mine as the harder i press the levers the higher the note=D> I will be heading to Amsterdam at t...
by gaz h
Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:28 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Hi all, is this a fault or is it normal
Replies: 12
Views: 4158

Re: Hi all, is this a fault or is it normal

I didn't like the sound at first but later i considered it to be funny. Sounds like the terminator hehe. As if the bike was taken from a SF movie lol Your right, although i could almost play a tune with mine as the harder i press the levers the higher the note=D> I will be heading to Amsterdam at t...
by gaz h
Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:27 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Hi all, is this a fault or is it normal
Replies: 12
Views: 4158

Re: Hi all, is this a fault or is it normal

I didn't like the sound at first but later i considered it to be funny. Sounds like the terminator hehe. As if the bike was taken from a SF movie lol Your right, although i could almost play a tune with mine as the harder i press the levers the higher the note=D> I will be heading to Amsterdam at t...
by gaz h
Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:55 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: Stick your flag in the ground - World plot of R1150R Owners!
Replies: 39
Views: 22549

Re: Stick your flag in the ground - World plot of R1150R Owners!

Looks like i've claimed Bolton happydayz... some great pics on there
by gaz h
Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:21 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: 12v accessory socket
Replies: 12
Views: 4860

Re: 12v accessory socket

hi again, managed to jump start off a car battery onto the starter motor top nut, didn't start straight away had to leave it 5 then it sprung to life first try got to my mates removed the tank and installed a p680 Odyssey battery took about 40 Min's and she fires up first time every now jobs a good-...
by gaz h
Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:39 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: 12v accessory socket
Replies: 12
Views: 4860

Re: 12v accessory socket

If I am not mistaken the 12 V socket was not factory installed for the European (or at least UK) Rocksters. If you want to charge your battery - in the short run you can just remove the starter cover (located near THAT left footpeg) and hook the positive lead to the starter motor top wire (usual di...
by gaz h
Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:25 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: 12v accessory socket
Replies: 12
Views: 4860

Re: 12v accessory socket

On my Rockster the plug itself was an option. If I remember correctly, the plug itself was around $15 and installs in a hole on your starter cover that has a blank plug that you need to remove. There is a small quick connect to the wire loom behind this cover that the new plug will snap into. I don...
by gaz h
Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:02 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: 12v accessory socket
Replies: 12
Views: 4860

12v accessory socket

Hi again. does any body know were my 12v socket is i cant seem to find it, i`ve looked near the left foot peg but can find nothing, do rocksters have the wire coiled up somewhere ? the reason i ask is my battery is low and wish to trickle charge, any help would be much appreciated, cheers Gaz
by gaz h
Sat Apr 05, 2008 4:46 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Engine paint
Replies: 1
Views: 1099

Engine paint

Hi all, The black paint on the engine fins has flaked off, Its an 03 rockster and has only 11,000 miles, should this happen so soon ?, the rest on the paint bike is pretty much spot on, the engine fins just looks like they need painting, is there any paint i can use such as high temp black paint, or...
by gaz h
Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:33 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: ROCKSTER LEATHER TANK COVER
Replies: 8
Views: 3060

Re: ROCKSTER LEATHER TANK COVER

CHEERS, MUCH APPRECIATED
by gaz h
Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:46 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: ROCKSTER LEATHER TANK COVER
Replies: 8
Views: 3060

Re: ROCKSTER LEATHER TANK COVER

Thanks i have had a look on bagster and the baglux website but can only find the citrus green and black, i`ve emailed them to see if they do other colours (orange and black)

thanks again for the reply Gaz
by gaz h
Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:43 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: ROCKSTER LEATHER TANK COVER
Replies: 8
Views: 3060

ROCKSTER LEATHER TANK COVER

Hi all,
Can anybody advise me where to get a black and orange leather tank cover for my rockster,

cheers Gaz
by gaz h
Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:39 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Hi all, is this a fault or is it normal
Replies: 12
Views: 4158

Re: Hi all, is this a fault or is it normal

it stops a lot quicker than my previous bikes and its twice the size,
rgv 250rr
gsxr 400rr
fz600 street fighter
xt600

Just makes an anoying buzzing noise from the servo when you press the brake lever or foot brake, does anyone know how you can cure the noise ?
by gaz h
Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:20 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Hi all, is this a fault or is it normal
Replies: 12
Views: 4158

Re: Hi all, is this a fault or is it normal

Thanks, i feel much better now, I thought i had bought myself an expensive abs problem, but all seems good, thanks again for the reply
by gaz h
Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:15 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Hi all, is this a fault or is it normal
Replies: 12
Views: 4158

Hi all, is this a fault or is it normal

i`ve just purchased a 2003 rockster with ABS, but on the way home i noticed when braking a noise that sounds like electric buzzing, and also when i start the bike the brake failure light flashes but goes out when you set off ridding and does`nt come on untill you restart the bike, is this normal, i`...